Operations Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
Operations Finance Manager

POSITION INFO:

FINANACIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER/6 months Contract.

focus on Treasury/banking/ GL and AP.

This is the position profile in a normalised situation and it recognises only the core responsibilities.

JOB PURPOSE:

a.            To function as the first line manager of the accounts department to ensure the smooth running of the departmental operations

b.            To check and monitor the quality of inputs and outputs (review of the accuracy of financial reconciliations as well as the approval of accounts payable of the company), as well to manage staff and workflow.

MEASURABLE OUTPUTS

1.            Effective preparation of monthly financial results

2.            Effective examination and sign off of accounts payable

3.            Effective review of all reconciliations

4.            Effective management of indirect tax payment

5.            Effective implementation and monitoring of adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures

6.            Effective cash management

7.            Effective people management and team leadership

8.            Effective self-management

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

•             Knowledge, understanding and working experience in an accounts department environment

•             Sound understanding of financial processes

•             Understanding of accounting systems and software (beneficial)

•             Basic financial and business acumen

•             Strong numeracy skills

•             Strong interpersonal skills

•             Basic computer literacy

•             Ability to work in a team

•             Leadership potential

•             Clear criminal and credit record

• Understanding of the insurance philosophy and framework

•             Basic insight into group and departmental strategies and business plans

•             Clear understanding of company Financial Services compliance framework

•             Sound knowledge of insurance organizational structure

•             In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant company policies, processes and procedures

•             Sound internal network

•             Knowledge of relevant IT systems

•             Induction/introduction to insurance

•    Business structures (networking)

•             Written and verbal contracts

•             Express and implied ethical responsibilities

•             Ad hoc Manager-specific instructions

•             Ad hoc Client instructions

Minimum qualification  

BCOM Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years working experience in an accounting role (insurance accounting and/or financial services industry beneficial)

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